Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Newly Listed then assigned six weeks later

then assigned six weeks later to the U

140 mm in length overall

1917) to 2-1-18 (January 2

There is a pocket inside on the right breast

one gilt bronze rank pip

Germany, Nsfk. A Badge For Free Balloon Pilots, Ii Pattern Newly Listed then assigned six weeks later(Abzeichen fr Freiballonfhrer). A second pattern badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse depicts a free hot air balloon with the NSFK emblem at the top of the air bag, surrounding the central motif is an oval oak leaf wreath, the reverse presents a vertical principle pin assembly, engraved with the patent number 231240, measuring 44. 58 mm (w) x 58. 58 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.